Historical shipmodels

All historic models illustrated are hand-crafted from local wood following traditional patterns and production methods handed down in the family. The fabric sails for instance are ennobled in a complex process and lead to the distinctive appearance of our historic ship models. All painting and the knotting of the rigging is, of course, also done by hand. The models range from Columbs’ caravels to the Viking boats and the trading cogs.

Since the end of the 17th century, England divided her naval forces into categories whereby ships of the first three categories -the so-called "liners" -were fighting in the front-line. The largest and most famous liner was the "Victory" serving as the flag-ship of Admiral Nelson who together with Admiral Collingwood destroyed the united French and Spanish fleet in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 thereby establishing British supremacy on the oceans of the world. Admiral Nelson who left his life in the battle became a national hero and his ship was made a national monument to be seen in the Portsmouth dry-docks.

The ship dating from the 15th century owes her name to the Swedishport of Kalmar. Until 1658, she was part of the sea fortress against thethe southern Swedish provinces which, at the time, were underDanish rule.

The "Mayflower" was a small English galleon on which 102 English Puritans led by William Penn emigrated to North America in 1620. " A full-size replica of the "Mayflower" with a crew of 33 re-enacted the historic voyage in 1957. The replica is now moored at Plymouth/Mass. , the town founded by the settlers from the "Mayflower".